A week in review : Good one Little Miss M

Two good ones from Little Miss M this past week...

After been given a particularly slobby kiss by Ms A, Little Miss M, looking a bit perplexed says "Hmmm... awww, thanks A. That was a, um, a delicious kiss."

One evening, as we were coming home a bit later than usual, Little Miss M notices all the different colours in the sky due to the sun setting. Then she turns to her dad and I and says, "My favourite part of the day is the sunset because it's like a gift to everyone."

Isn't that the sweetest thing?

Anyhoo, I got a bit lazy last week (and a bit side tracked with the long weekend) so here is two weeks worth of snippetry. I hope you've had lots of lovely snippets.

- coffee, hershey kiss, sour cherry pie with a maple syrup whipped cream and a lemon curd filled bagel for breakfast from Bowery to Williamsburg (Ah America, I do love your food).
- "Pupil of the Week"!!!! Well done, Little Miss M! I'm so proud of you. And thanks for the excuse to get an indulgent morning coffee.
- quintessential Melbourne - a hidden lane way complete with a disco ball catching the early morning sun.
- Thanks for your help, Ms A.
- Having fun in the sun (and water).

- whoopee cushion !!!
- drink du jour
- my sleeping angels
- my playing angels
- a favoured meeting place

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